Tom Blank of Weird History explained how North Brother Island, which has a location on the East River that could have ... both North and South Brother Island have served as animal sanctuaries.

A unique new cruise is offering an up-close look at a nearly forgotten part of New York City — the abandoned islands along the East River ... Hell Gate to North and South Brother islands ...

As you cruise up the East River, you will pass steam ... As we sail past U Thant, Roosevelt, Mill Rock, Randall’s, North and South Brother, and Rikers Islands, we’ll examine the role they ...